Home Aide

PurposeCare • Elgin, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

PurposeCare is seeking a dependable, patient, and service-driven Home Aide to provide one-on-one support to patients in their homes and communities. This hands-on, patient-facing caregiving role helps clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent while supporting their quality of life and giving families peace of mind. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply, and motivated candidates willing to become certified are also welcome.

The work involves personal care, assistance with daily living, mobility, meals, and maintaining a safe client environment. Home Aides work independently in home settings, follow care instructions and care plans, document services, and communicate with supervising nurses and the care team. Visits may take place in patient homes and occasionally in facilities, within the aide’s preferred coverage area. Flexible scheduling options may be available, including full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules depending on the market. Assignments may include homes with pets or smokers.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Active HHA or CNA certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments.
• Ability to follow written care instructions and document services.
• Compassion, patience, and professionalism when working with vulnerable populations.
• Ability to work independently in home settings.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client homes.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Willingness to complete TB testing, background screening, and onboarding requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Six or more months of caregiving or direct patient care experience.
• Home health or home care experience.
• CPR and Adult First Aid certification.
• Experience supporting seniors or medically complex clients.
• Experience working with dementia or memory care patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and toileting.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises according to the care plan.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding as needed.
• Support medication self-administration through reminders; do not independently administer medication.
• Monitor and report patient condition and changes to the supervising nurse.
• Take and record basic vital signs when trained and assigned.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly client environment.
• Assist with linens and light client laundry as appropriate.
• Use safety equipment properly, including rails, supports, and stools.
• Document care provided according to company and regulatory standards.
• Travel reliably to patient homes and assigned visits across the service area.
• Complete required in-service training, including annual dementia education.
• Complete required certifications and training on schedule and communicate with the supervising nurse and care team.

Benefits

• Schedule flexibility.
• Ongoing growth, training, and professional development.
• Mentor, on-call, and referral programs.
• Opportunity to apply for positions at other PurposeCare locations.
• Rewarding career making a difference and changing lives and communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed